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Technology is RAPIDLY changing our everyday lives, and it is no more prevalent than in the realm of entertainment. As technology becomes more and more advanced, one would think that the need for liver interaction and community would be completely eradicated in exchange for the glossied, hyper-air-brushed, pristine world that film, video, and new media can give us through editing and cinematography. I'm not even adverse to this direction, but the simple fact is that it is not completely accurate. I was on Current.com the other day when I watched their episode of Vanguard (an EXCELLENT documentary program, btw) which was on Porn 2.0. The intent was purely research, OF COURSE…*ahem*…Anyways, the creator of Kink.com (I know, it's hard to keep a straight face for ME, I can't imagine how you guys reading this are doing it) which is one of the leading pornographic hubs which has embraced the digital age, said that piracy and the rampant availability of content on the internet was DESTROYING their profits, so they knew that they had to turn to different strategies of entertainment to retain customers and continue to be viable enough to draw out a buck from the everyday consumer. Ironically, the format that Kink has decided to go with is that of developing their live community. Kink has invested in developing a sense of communion amongst viewers that can only be established by presenting live, original, exclusive content to their paying customers, which additionally provides an outlet for group interaction.
As creepy and far-fetched as the above trist may have seemed, it has been festering in my mind the last few days and became even MORE apparent when I found this video online of someone messing with others on Chat Roulette. For those who don't know, Chatroulette.com is a site where you interact with other webcammers on a totally random basis. You have no idea who you will get and you can skip to the next person at any given time. Kind of like speed dating only with even LESS commitment. The overwhelming complaint of Chatroulette is that it is almost entirely comprised of lonely guys looking to show off their packages. This, however, opens the doors wide open to an entirely different, improvisational use for the site and further makes me wonder if live performance is, in fact, not dead, but simply being reformatted to fit the newest parameters of our digital society. Check out the video below and give Pianochatimprov some HUGE support on the Youtubes. He deserves it!

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Sometimes we find out about scams and hacks from the media, sometimes our customers tell us, or we receive direct contact from the scammers. If you receive any correspondence regarding your domain or hosting and are not sure if it is genuine please forward it to our Support email address. We will advise you and, if it is a scam, will post it here to make others aware of it. Some email scams can do the rounds for years, either in their original form or with slight or major changes. Always be wary – even if you think it's genuine – and, if in doubt, ask us. (Customer names, addresses, phone numbers, domain names, and certain other information has been removed from the examples.)
Be on your guard so you don't fall for emails like the ones shown below. Don't send money; don't click links (including any unsubscribe links); just delete them (or forward them to us).
The list is in reverse order, so the most recent one we receive will be the first one to be read. We hope it will be the newest but, as some of them do the rounds for years, it may be a rehashed old one or just an old one we haven't come across previously.
A word of caution about genuine emails: The domain registries have implemented new systems to ensure that contact information held for domains is current and correct. New registrations, and changes to certain information for some existing domains, such as an email address, will trigger an email directly from the registry asking for verification within a fixed time limit (which will be shown in the email). As you will see from the first example, this was being used to try to scam people as soon as it was introduced. If someone has gained access to a domain illegitimately they will change the contact details to suit themselves, so asking them to verify that they have done so seems pretty pointless to us! However, we don't make the rules, all we can do is advise you of them and let you know that if we make a change – and know an email has been sent by the registry as a result – we will tell you. You may also receive emails from us, either directly from our support or accounts addresses or directly from the server if your domain is due for renewal. If you are in any doubt it has come from us please ask us.
Example 7.
The following email was forwarded to us by a customer on 26th September 2016. It seems quite reasonable, however… Usernames for our hosting accounts are server-generated and cannot be changed. We would never ask you for it because we don't need to. Not only can we obtain it directly from the server on which you are hosted, but we also keep a separate record on the database we use to send out our hosting renewal notices. We do not need your username or password to move your account to a new server. We upgrade our servers regularly and send advance notification by email to the address registered within your account as your contact address, so please ensure you keep your contact information up-to-date.
Here is the email:
Help Desk
Scheduled Maintenance & Upgrade
Your account is in the process of being upgraded to a newest Windows-based servers and an enhanced online email interface inline with internet infrastructure Maintenance. The new servers will provide better anti-spam and anti-virus functions, along with IMAP Support for mobile devices to enhance your usage.
To ensure that your account is not disrupted but active during and after this upgrade, you are required to kindly confirm your account by stating the details below:
* Domain\user name:
* Password:
This will prompt the upgrade of your account.
Failure to acknowledge the receipt of this notification, might result to a temporary deactivation of your account from our database. Your account shall remain active upon your confirmation of your login details.
During this maintenance window, there may be periods of interruption to email services. This will include sending and receiving email in Outlook, on webmail, and on mobile devices. Also, if you leave your Mailbox open during the maintenance period, you may be prompted to close and reopen.
We appreciate your patience as this maintenance is performed and we do apologize for any inconveniences caused.
Customer Care Team
Example 6.
The following email arrived directly into our inbox on 29th November 2014 (It is a Chinese domain registered on the 20th November, so was most likely registered soley for the purpose of scamming). This has overtaken example 4 in the nastiness stakes and is currently firmly in number 1 spot. It is another search engine submission scam, but is very cleverly worded to imply that the domain registration is expiring. The unsubscribe instructions and disclaimers that state it is not an invoice, although clear here, are in pale grey in the original email to make them very difficult to see but to keep things looking legitimate.
ATTENTION: IMPORTANT NOTICE Domain SEO Service Registration Corp.
Order#: 562454
Date: 11/29/2014
DOMAIN: domain.com
Notification Offer
Bill To: (customer's address, taken from public Whois information)
Domain Name: Registration SEO Period: Price: Term:
domain.com 12/21/2014 to 12/21/2015 $64.00 1 Year
Domain Name: domain.com
Attn: registrant's name (in capitals)
This important expiration notification notifies you about the expiration notice of your domain registration for xxx.com search engine submission. The information in this expiration notification may contain confidential and/or legally privileged information from the notification processing department of the Domain SEO Service Registration. This information is intended only for the use of the individual(s) named above.
If you fail to complete your domain name registration domain.com search engine service by the expiration date, may result in the cancellation of this domain name notification offer notice.
Failure to complete your domain name registration domain.com search engine service process may make it difficult for customers to find you on the web.
This domain registration for xxx.com search engine service notification will expire 12/07/2014.
Instructions and Unsubscribe Instructions:
You have received this message because you elected to receive special notification offers. If you no longer wish to receive our notifications, please unsubscribe here or mail us a written request to Domain SEO Service Registration Corp., 5379 Lyons Rd. 452, Coconut Creek, FL 33073. If you have multiple accounts with us, you must opt out for each one individually in order to stop receiving notifications notices. We are a search engine optimization company. We do not directly register or renew domain names. We are selling traffic generator software tools. This message is CAN-SPAM compliant. THIS IS NOT A BILL. THIS IS A NOTIFICATION OFFER. YOU ARE UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO PAY THE AMOUNT STATED UNLESS YOU ACCEPT THIS NOTIFICATION OFFER. Please do not reply to this email, as we are not able to respond to messages sent to this address.
Example 5.
This email was forwarded by a customer on 4th November 2014. It is very short and simple and gives little information, is addressed to the user and doesn't actually make sense, "Your mailbox might be close…" We assume it to be a phishing email, and clicking the link would go to a website that asks for an email account username and password for the email address to which the message has been sent. Once they have that information they would be able to use the email account for sending spam. Our customer would normally have probably just deleted it, but the email's arrival coincided with problem that prevented him using his email so he contacted us to check.
From: Email administator (the email address here was firstname.lastname@example.com)
Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2014 1:10 AM
Subject: Email suspension
Dear user,
Your mailbox is almost full. (The mailbox usage is displayed in a box with a yellow usage bar in the actual email.)
Current size Maximum size
Your mailbox might be close kindly click activate to add more MB to your mailbox.
Copyright © 2014 Email! Inc. All rights reserved. (Preceeding the copyright symbol was the Yahoo! logo.)
Example 4.
This email was sent to us on 8th October 2014, and we think it is a particularly nasty example of the search engine submission emails as it implies that the customer's domain is not actually yet registered to them. It is sent to the contact name for the domain, in this case us (fortunately) as the customer preferred it that way. It included the registrant's address, which is shown on the public Whois information, but rather worryingly it also included their telephone number (albeit in scientific format) which is not made public on Whois. The email even included a picture of the supposed Mr ONeal next to his name and job title.
Subject: Hi DOMAIN ADMIN – www.domain.com has not been completely registered.
Newly Registered Domain at: domain.com
Registrant's Telephone Number: xxxxxxxxxxxx
Hi DOMAIN ADMIN
My name is Bernard and I will be your Account Manager for your free 2 week advertising campaign listing on 2.5 million websites. This is an exclusive to newly registered domain owners only. Click here: http://www.newlyregisterdomain.com/exclusive/free-advertising3777x.html
Did you know that 95% of people use search engines to find what they are looking for? Right now, your website cannot be located on many search engines.
We'll help your website domain.com succeed by making your website known across the entire Internet. We will get you listed virtually everywhere. This includes Yahoo, Bing, Google, Ask, and almost every known search engine, classified network, blogs, FFA link websites, directories, e-zines, download submissions and much more.
You can redeem your free advertising here:
Let me know if you have any problems.
Best Regards
Bernard Oneal
Personal Account Manager
Domain Submit
Remember, this exclusive free advertising is for a limited time and can expire at any time.
Your Exclusive Link is: http://www.newlyregisterdomain.com/exclusive/free-advertisingxxxxx.html
This email was sent from Domain Submit, 700 Commerce Dr, Suite 500, Oak Brook, IL 605
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Example 3.
The following email arrived directly in our inbox on 9th August 2014 – the day after we registered the domain (I guess we can't fault them for efficiency!) It is another search engine submission solicitation, the content of which is, as usual, complete rubbish. They are not at anyone's service but their own.
From: Search Registry [firstname.lastname@example.com] (Note: the sender's email address will vary.)
To: [Our email address]
Subject: REMINDER: Search Engine Registration for Your Domain xxx is pending
Hi DOMAIN ADMIN,
Domain Name: xxx (Account #xxxxx)
This email is being sent out to you because search registration for [xxx] is pending.
Please register these domains to search engines like Google, Bing and Yahoo ASAP to avoid late fees.
Registering for search engines would help you show up in search results and increase your online presence.
You can register your domain at: here
We sincerely appreciate your business! If you require anything, we are at your service.
Remember… If you do not register your domain with the search engines, it may not appear in the search engine listing when people are looking for you. Failure to complete your domain name search engine registration by the expiration date may make it difficult for your customers to locate you on the web. Complete your search engine registration today at: www.searchregistry.org
Search Engine Registry
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Washington DC, 20006
You may unsubscribe here
Example 2.
We received the email below from a customer on 11th June 2014. It is a very common type, and will be addressed to the domain registrant and include the domain name. It is carefully worded to imply that if the domain domain registrant doesn't part with quite a lot of money to them they will suffer for it. Further reading indicates it is for search engine submission, but by using words like "registration" and "cancellation" to confuse, they imply this is something you should pay before their deadline. Please don't be caught out, and do not attempt to unsubscribe from their emails. Ignore their "do not discard…" message and discard it or forward it to us and then discard it.
From: Domain Services <email@example.com>
To: XXX
Subject: Domain Notification: MR XXX This is your Final Notice of Domain Listing – (Domain name)
Attention: Important Notice , DOMAIN SERVICE NOTICE
Domain Name: XXX
Complete and return by fax to:
Please ensure that your contact information is correct or make the necessary changes above
Requested Reply
Attn: XXX
As a courtesy to domain name holders, we are sending you this notification for your business Domain name search engine registration. This letter is to inform you that it's time to send in your registration and save.
Failure to complete your Domain name search engine registration by the expiration date may result in cancellation of this offer making it difficult for your customers to locate you on the web.
Privatization allows the consumer a choice when registering. Search engine subscription includes domain name search engine submission. You are under no obligation to pay the amounts stated below unless you accept this offer. Do not discard, this notice is not an invoice it is a courtesy reminder to register your domain name search engine listing so your customers can locate you on the web.
This Notice for: XXX will expire on JULY 7,2014 Act today!
Select Term:
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[ ] 2 year 07/7/2014 – 07/7/2016 $119.00
[ ] 5 year 07/7/2014 – 07/7/2019 $199.00
[ ] 10 year -Most Recommended- 07/7/2014 – 07/7/2024 $295.00
[ ] Lifetime (NEW!) Limited time offer – Best value! Lifetime $499.00
Today's Date: _____________________ Signature: _____________________
Payment by Credit Card
Select the term above, then return by fax: 1-716-242-0416
By accepting this offer, you agree not to hold DS liable for any part. Note that THIS IS NOT A BILL. This is a solicitation. You are under no obligation to pay the amounts stated unless you accept this offer. The information in this letter contains confidential and/or legally privileged information from the notification processing department of the DS 3501 Jack Northrop Ave. Suite #F9238 Hawthorne, CA 90250 USA, This information is intended only for the use of the individual(s) named above. There is no pre-existing relationship between DS and the domain mentioned above. This notice is not in any part associated with a continuation of services for domain registration. Search engine submission is an optional service that you can use as a part of your website optimization and alone may not increase the traffic to your site. If you do not wish to receive further updates from DS reply with Remove to unsubscribe. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents for this letter is strictly prohibited.
Example 1.
4th March 2014. The following email was forwarded by a customer. It is a phishing email, intended to gain information the hacker can use for their own ends. We have disabled the links, but clicking "PLEASE CLICK HERE" in the original email will take you to a site the purpose of which is to obtain confidential information, in this case probably your email account password so the account can be used to send out spam.
From: EMAIL SUPPORT (mailto:email@example.com)
Sent: 04 March 2014 04:50
Subject: Action Required: Important Email Verification!
Dear Email Holder,
New Regulations from Microsoft Corporation and your email host, now require that email account holders must verify their email account information. All unverified email accounts will be classified as "inactive". The contents of the inactive email accounts comprising e-mails and folders will be permanently deleted, and account terminated.
To ensure your email(s) remain active, PLEASE CLICK HERE to perform a one-time automatic verification.
No further action is required after completing the simple verification process. It is however necessary that you repeat this process for all other email address(es) you may own.
If this message was found in your spam/junk folder, please move to inbox.
Thank you.
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Please do not reply to this email as it would not be read.
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Weight Off Plus HCG Review
I'm used to seeing something flashy that makes a product sound amazing, powerful, and even possibly dangerous all rolled into one. But of course, most assure you that the product is actually very safe. It's rare that a product describes you as a "walking anatomy chart" after using their product.
Weight Off Plus HCG on the other hand is so short on the details, you have to wonder what is it that Weight Off Plus HCG does. Sure, Weight Off Plus HCG has a homeopathic treatment that happens to contain such and such ingredients. But why do I care?
The HCG Craze
HCG, HGH, not the same thing. Don't get confused. HGH is a clinically proven way to improve your health, lose weight, increase muscle mass, and increase sexual prowess among a number of other things. HCG has been proven to increase your blood pressure, retain water weight, and cause morning sickness. Weight Off Plus HCG fortunately only has trace amounts of HCG if any at all. So I highly doubt you'll see any difference.
The Homeopathy Trend
Homeopathy truth be told, has not received quite as much attention as HCG. But it's still a rising star, even if it shouldn't be. Homeopathy is an old form of medicine that has been called hogwash, junk science, and a lot of other things along the way. It has been used for the most part to treat minor issues like allergies and headaches, supposedly getting "deeper" into the body with trace amounts.
But if it has trace amounts, there's no secret behind it, no amazing way that it is going to defy all the odds. In order to lose weight, you need certain measurable amounts of any active ingredient. And homeopathy is just not going to provide that.
You can debate the facts, talk about how HCG may be that amazing, and talk about all of the "science" you've read about. Truth be told, there is no science. There are no studies that show that HCG promotes weight loss, unless of course you combine it with a 500 calorie diet. There are no studies that use this approach, because 500 calories a day is considered starvation, it's dangerous and unethical. There are no studies at all that prove homeopathy, which is why it's called a "junk science." None of this should be particularly surprising.


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Experience and research confirm that our schools and students benefit greatly from the contributions of volunteers. School volunteers were particularly important during the last few years of severe budget limitations.
Our volunteers strengthen an already vibrant educational program, contributing hundreds of hours of assistance monthly in the District's various volunteer programs. These include classroom volunteers, clerical support for teachers, cross-age programs offering opportunities for middle school and Academy students to work with younger students, career day presentations, career shadowing and professional partnerships.
In addition, various community organizations and businesses support the schools with special grants or in-kind contributions, and professional expertise.
How to Volunteer: Contact the main office of the individual school where you wish to volunteer:
Primary -Elementary School (gr. UPK-2): (585)396-3930
(gr. 3-5): (585)396-3900
Middle School (gr. 6-8): (585)396-3850
Canandaigua Academy (gr. 9-12): (585)396-3800
Or you may contact the Canandaigua PTSA via e-mail at email@example.com
Or call the Superintendent's Office at (585)396-3710.
We'd love to have you here!
Volunteer Annual Service Award
The Board of Education created the Volunteer Service Award to recognize the extraordinary commitment of a person who has served our district in a voluntary capacity. Nominations are sought for those who have served throughout the year in a major undertaking, or in several smaller events, or who provided continual service over several years.
This year's honoree is Leslie Mast, who has truly gone above and beyond as a volunteer in 2016-2017. She is seen here with Primary-Elementary Principal Brian Amesbury and two of her children.
This year's Volunteer Service Award recipient met all three of those criteria – having served our district in numerous ways now for several years!
In 2016-2017, Leslie Mast single handedly planned and ran the UPK/Kindergarten Family Fun Night. She also planned for the first grade Family Fun Night, organizing games and activities for kids for an event that provided a great way for parents to connect with our school district. She handled the crafts at the PTSA Mother-Son Night and was in charge of snacks and drinks at the Father-Daughter Dance. She is the organizer of an end-of-year book swap, working with teachers to find ways to get more books into the hands of our kids.
Leslie is a member of the Primary-Elementary School Improvement Team (SIPT), the Council for Instructional Excellence, and is treasurer of PTSA. She is the mother of three young children, two of whom attend the Primary-Elementary School.
In a letter of nomination, Leslie was described as, "a person with an extraordinary ability to get an event organized and off the ground. There are many times that administrators and teachers talk about wanting to do an event but for many reasons it just doesn't happen. Leslie has the stick-to-it-iveness to make an idea for an event a reality!"


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Business is done over food
Business is done over food - this rule applies in many differnet countries. Eating habits, however, differ significantly. For a better understanding of culture, it is essential to learn about other countries' food cultures.
In World of Food, you will find tips on etiquette at the table for different countries, as well as practical hints on standards of behavior and recipes for international dishes with which you can surprise your family and freinds. As some say, the way to the heart is through the stomach.
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SOURCE: SmartMetric, Inc.
August 04, 2016 11:18 ET
NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwired - August 04, 2016) - SmartMetric, Inc. (OTCQB: SMME) -- The latest affects of fraud report conducted by ACI Worldwide shows that 47% of credit card users in the United States have become victims of credit card fraud. Most alarming for credit card issuing Banks is that 30% of nearly half the population stop using the card even after replacement and either start using cash or another card in their purse or wallet.
The affect on consumer behavior and credit card loyalty is far more impactful on credit card issuers in many ways than the initial dollars lost to fraud events. Loosing patronage of 30% of the close to 50% consumers who have suffered card fraud is a loss of business that many card issuing Banks have not even calculated as a true cost to their businesses.
SmartMetric has created a fingerprint reader that fits inside each persons credit card that is used to validate the card user by them simply touching the cards sensor as the card user reaches across to insert the card into a reader or ATM. Our card provides greater security as well as peace of mind for the consumer benefiting both card issuing banks as well as the consumer said today SmartMetric's President & CEO, Chaya Hendrick.
SmartMetric is the creator of the in-the-card fingerprint scanner for chip credit cards. It uses a SmartMetric developed miniature and super thin fully functional fingerprint reader that sits inside the credit card. The biometric reader is used to turn on the card's surface chip following a fingerprint match and prior to being inserted into card readers or ATM's.
The SmartMetric solution overlays biometric protection on top of the new chip card technology now being issued across the United States. There are now more than 4.8 billion chip payments cards issued globally.
SmartMetric officially launched its groundbreaking biometric payments card this April at the Smart Card Alliance Payments Forum in Orlando, Florida. The company is now in talks with card issuing Banks around the world.
To view a video of the SmartMetric biometric chip card follow this link:
SmartMetric Biometric Payments Card -- https://youtu.be/zSX59uHoHqU
To view the company website: www.smartmetric.com
*research figures from ACI Worldwide research report as published by Business Intelligence, July 2016
Safe Harbor Statement: Certain of the above statements contained in this press release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements are within the meaning of that term in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Readers are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors.
CONTACT INFORMATIONSmartMetric, Inc.Head Office:+email@example.com RelationsJerry JenningsSr. Media StrategistEmerson Gerard Associates561-255-0075Investor RelationsEverest Corporate Advisors, Inc. 702.334.7791415.250.0105
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Students Need Strong Community Partners: Lena's Story
How can we help the student? This is the first thought many school and support staff have whenever an issue with one of their students arises. But many teachers are already overwhelmed with large classrooms populations, cuts in teacher assistants, and heavy testing schedules. Add to that the challenges faced by students arriving to the classroom hungry, with inadequate clothing, and a lack of support or resources at home. This can lead to disruptions in the classroom.
For years, Children First/Communities In Schools (CIS) has recognized that when a child arrives prepared for school, their chances for success are exponentially increased, while the likelihood of dropping out of school is decreased. With one in four children in Buncombe County living in poverty, and over 54% of students qualifying for the free and reduced lunch program ( a leading poverty indicator), there were many students arriving to school ill-equipped to focus on their schoolwork.
In order to help meet this need, Children First placed two staff members, called Success Coordinators, in two of the highest-needs schools- Johnston Elementary and Emma Elementary Schools. There, they work with a team of school and support staff to assess the needs of students and provide integrated student supports, or supports that target academic and non-academic barriers to achievement. This is achieved through targeted interventions and a multi-tiered system of support. The range of resources they provide includes food, school supplies, health care, counseling, academic assistance and positive role models.
Children First/CIS is unique in that it provides many of the resources that students need through its other programs: Family Resource Center at Emma, Latino Outreach Program, Project POWER AmeriCorps, and after-school Learning Center/Summer Camp program. Combined, these Children First/CIS programs provide a food pantry, immigrant outreach, academic assistance, enrichment activities, mentoring and tutoring, parenting classes and emergency financial assistance. These services are available not limited only to students of Johnston and Emma Elementary, but to all families living in the 28806 zip-code, which comprises the highest rate of poverty in Buncombe County.
Courtney Crenshaw is the Success Coordinator at Johnston Elementary and Lisa Barlow is the Success Coordinator at Emma. These are two of the highest need schools in Buncombe County, with up to 90% of students qualifying for the free and reduced lunch program.
Courtney works at Johnston Elementary during the mornings, then goes to the Children First/CIS Learning Center at Deaverview in the afternoons. Lisa is placed at Emma Elementary School part-time and part-time at the Children First/CIS Family Resource Center at Emma.
These Success Coordinators are in the unique position of being able to work with the students in school, during after-school in the student's communities, and oftentimes make visits to the home where they are able to engage with the whole family.
Courtney tells of a series of interventions she was able to have with a high-need family.
Lena is the mother of 6 children with ages ranging from 2 months to 7 years. She had no phone and no transportation, was unfamiliar with school staff and policies, and was understandably overwhelmed. A teacher had been trying for months to arrange for a meeting with Lena to discuss her two oldest boys. With no phone, the teacher found it impossible to make this meeting happen.
Courtney had already established a relationship with Lena and was able to act as a liason. She even drove Lena to the teacher meeting and attended it with her.
Later, she went to check in with Lena at home, and recalls there was not a lot of furniture. "She had just moved in, and 6 children need a lot of stuff." Courtney recalls. "I got a phone call from the CF/CIS Learning Center Coordinator and was told a donor had some bedroom furniture they were giving away. I walked over to Lena's, and within the hour, the furniture was in her apartment. Now all of the children have their own beds."
The children have a better night's sleep, which greatly increases their ability to stay focused at school. This is just one example of how providing much-needed resources can remove barriers to achievement.
"I am so happy to work with Courtney," says Lena. "She helps me with the school, and the boys with their homework. Their grades are getting better since she started helping. I tell my two boys to mind her like they mind me. She is like their mom at school."
Later, Courtney and her fellow site leaders at the Children First/CIS Learning center at Deaverview, a safe-haven after-school program, taught a math workshop for the parents, so they would be better equipped to help their children with their homework. When Courtney went to Lena's home a few days later, she noticed the children and Lena were huddled around the kitchen table working on their math homework, and Lena was using the techniques she learned at the workshop.
"She told me how proud she felt being able to help her children with their homework," says Courtney.
Strong community supports are vital to promoting success for students both inside and outside the classroom. When students arrive to school well rested and fed, with the tools necessary to complete their assignments, their chances for staying focused in school are greatly improved, thus increasing their chances for success. We can come together as a community to help provide resources to help ensure success for all students.
You Can Be Part of the Solution
Help local students by volunteering with a school or after-school program. Click here to view multiple volunteering opportunities, courtesy of the Hands-On Buncombe website or to volunteer with Children First/CIS, contact Kaitlyn Breiten at 828-259-9717.
Below are some of the community partners present in our schools:
Children First/CIS Success Coordinators
Click on United Way 211 for a full list of local educational support programs
This story is part of a series collected by The Success Equation. Under the umbrella of Children First/CIS, the Success Equation is an initiative that unites community to reduce and prevent the root causes of poverty so all children can thrive. Get involved! Learn about action steps, volunteer opportunities, and help share these messages by going to www.facebook.com/SuccessEquation. To find more, go to www.successequation.org.


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In the past few weeks I have been steady cleaning tons of toys from my living room and daughters room. Okay who am I kidding, I have been cleaning toys from every room. She had way too many toys for one child, and I got a twin bed for her and had to make some room. I love her having a number of toys to choose from to play with, but sometimes they accumulate way too much, too soon. I set a plan and decided I would sort through her room and whatever I couldn't use I would sell and donate.
I purchased some 10 gallon buckets from Walmart.com and received 4 for only $19.47 which was so much cheaper than I had found in store. I used 2 of these for organizing her larger toys. One was for stuffed animals and the other was for bigger toys such as mini doll houses, battery powered kitty toys etc. I used another for her dirty laundry and gave my oldest daughter the 4th one for her dirty laundry. We made sure to de-clutter by only keeping what we could fit in the buckets.
Besides the buckets I also purchased a multi- bin toy organizer for $29 at Walmart.com. This thing really came in handy and my daughter absolutely loves sorting her toys in it. We use this to keep her ABC blocks, mega blocks, barbies and random single toys in. Ever since I got these, I have had less toy clutter throughout my house. Now it just stays in her room and I can still walk on her floor!
So once I got these items and started my de-clutter process, I had tons of stuff to donate and sell. I want to share with you my tips for de-cluttering my daughters room. It worked very well for me and hopefully these tips will work for you as well.
De-clutter tip #1– Get rid of any toys that are missing pieces, this could be a puzzle that is missing one piece, a toy that takes batteries that is missing the battery cover- we had a few of those. Barbies that have missing extremities- had a few of those as well. Just anything that requires something else to go with it. My kid takes her toys everywhere, from car rides to grandmas house. There is no telling where some of the missing pieces went, but I refused to start hunting everywhere for them. Someone else out there could use the items and could possibly have the missing pieces, you never know!
De-clutter tip #2– Only keep what you can fit in the buckets. If you have toys overflowing out of the buckets onto the floor, it's time to donate or sell! Have your little one tell you what items she wants to give to babies. My daughter at 3 yrs old was very aware of what she wanted to keep and what she wanted to give to other babies. She was so helpful that she was picking up certain things and bringing them to me saying, "Mommy, give this to babies." or "Mommy, this toy is for babies."- It was kinda cute too!
De-clutter tip #3– If you have not seen your child play with certain toys in a long time, consider donating or selling. My daughter had an easel I purchased for Christmas, 2 years ago. She rarely used it and it just sat in the corner of her room for months untouched. I gave her a choice between the kitchen set and the easel. She said she wanted to keep the kitchen set, so we sold the easel.
Those are the tips I have been using and they have been working out very well. As for what I did with the toys we removed, we listed them in bulk on craigslist and donated a few to Goodwill. One thing I dislike is going to Goodwill and finding peoples broken junk they didn't want anymore. I decided to only donate the items that were in good working order. As for the stuff that was missing pieces, I listed on craigslist in bulk.I sold all of the toys for $50. I was honest with the buyer and alerted her that some pieces were missing from certain items, but she didn't even care.
Of course not everything I sold to her was missing pieces, but a few were and she still took it all. I refused to take less than what I had spent on the buckets for organizing my daughters room so I set the price at $50 firm. I had many folks try to get me to drop $10 off the price and some even asked for it for free just because a few pieces were missing stuff. It took 3 weeks for my sale to come through and it was worth the wait.
If you are not familiar with craigslist, you should definitely try selling a few things from around the house. It is a great way to make extra cash. In fact there is a great article that gives beginners tips for making money on craigslist. I found this an it put my mind to ease. Now I think I am going to become a craigslist junkie. It's free to use and sell on for now.. so I will use it as much as possible because as I have seen so many times before..all good free things on the internet, will eventually start to charge when they feel they have you hooked.
I hope that's not the case for Craigslist, but only time will tell.
Do you have any tips for de-cluttering your little ones rooms? I would love to hear what you do or use!


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Period Problems
Periods aren't exactly the most fun time of the month for those who get them. Everyone's period is different – super light, heavy af, 3 days, maybe 8. Pain is not uncommon, but extreme pain could reveal a condition. We approached some common questions about periods, and what you can do to alleviate your misery.
What is PMS?
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) occurs the week or two before menstruation and refers to the physical and emotional changes you might feel.
Symptoms include:
- acne
- bloating
- breast tenderness
- crying
- depression
- feeling tired
- food cravings
- headaches
- joint or muscle pain
- mood swings
- trouble falling asleep
- upset stomach, constipation, or diarrhea
What can I do to relieve menstrual cramps?
During menstruation, your uterus contracts (thus, the cramps) to help the lining separate and leave the body. Here's what you can do to lessen the pain:
- orgasm
- masturbate
- exercise
- rest
- take an over-the-counter pain reliever
- soak in a hot bath
- use a heating pad
- yoga
If your period keeps you from doing what you normally do, talk to your doctor about strategies to manage or treat your symptoms.
What if I skip a period or my menstrual cycle is irregular? When a menstruator experiences a late or missed period, the most common concern is pregnancy. If this occurs, taking a pregnancy test is the only way to know for sure. However, many menstruators occasionally have irregular periods. Maybe you miss a period, or it comes earlier or later. Or maybe it's notably heavier or lighter than usual.
Reasons your menstrual cycle might alter:
- illness
- medication
- menopause
- birth control
- hormonal imbalance
- stress
- travel
- poor nutrition
- over exercising
- sudden weight gain or loss
If you suspect you're pregnant or are worried about changes in your period, talk to your doctor.
What if my period is really, like unbearably painful or hella irregular?
Painful menstruation is also known as dysmenorrhoea. It can be characterized by painful symptoms, usually in the pelvis or lower abdomen area, and accompanied by back pain, diarrhea, or nausea.
If you are experiencing extreme, persistent pelvic pain, especially during your period, you might suffer from endometriosis.
is a painful, chronic disorder that affects over 6 million women and girls in the U.S., and millions more worldwide. It occurs when tissue that normally lines the inside of your uterus (the endometrium) grows outside your uterus. This tissue breaks down and bleeds during your period, causing painful scar tissue. If you have signs or symptoms that may indicate endometriosis, see your doctor for treatment.
Symptoms may also include:
- heavy bleeding during and between periods
- pain during sex
- infertility
- painful urination/bowel movements during menstruation [Mayo Clinic]
Uterine fibroids
are another condition associated with painful periods. Fibroids are noncancerous growths of muscle tissue of the uterus that range in number and size. As many as 70-80% of all women have fibroids by age 50.
In addition to cramping and pain during your period, symptoms for fibroids may also include:
- heavier bleeding, sometimes with blood clots
- longer or more frequent menstruation
- spotting between periods
- pressure on the bladder or rectum
- frequent urination
- constipation and/or rectal pain
- lower back and/or abdominal pain [womenshealth.gov]
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
is a condition characterized by an imbalance of hormones, including androgens, insulin, and progesterone. It affects about 10 million women worldwide. It is a leading cause of female infertility. Contrary to what the name suggests, not all people with PCOS have cysts on their ovaries. Early diagnosis and treatment can help control symptoms and prevent long-term issues.
Symptoms include:
- irregular/missed periods due to not ovulating
- weight gain
- fatigue
- unwanted hair growth (generally on the face, arms, back, chest, thumbs, toes, and abdomen)
- thinning hair on the scalp
- infertility
- acne and/or darkened patches of skin
- mood changes
- pelvic pain
- headaches
- poor sleep and/or insomnia [PCOS Awareness Association]
For more information, check out Pain & Dysfunction 101. If you are experiencing symptoms, please see your doctor to discuss treatment options.
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If you find that your period is debilitating and affecting your quality of life, be your own advocate, and see your doctor for treatment.


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Jivamukti Yoga 101: What Is Jivamukti Yoga?
Founded by David Life and Sharon Gannon in 1984 in New York City, Jivamukti (which means "liberation while living") is a school of vinyasa yoga, so it's physically intense.
David and Sharon are longtime vegetarian and vegan supporters as well.
Jivamukti is definitely one of the most interesting and diverse styles of yoga, as it can also involve music, scripture reading, and chanting. Perhaps it's those opportunities for musical expression that make Russell Simmons, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Sting and his wife, Trudie Styler, practitioners and fans of Jivamukti.
If you're looking for a more spiritual experience, Jivamukti could be for you.


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WeWork is a platform for creators. They provide the space, community, and services you need to create your life's work. WeWork has a way of attracting the best people to its community. Being a part of the WeWork community means being surrounded by some of the most innovative and passionate people in the city.
Don't let Miami's laid-back vibe fool you: this city is a great place to base your business, thanks to its growing tech scene, large number of corporate headquarters, and status as an international gateway. That's why WeWork has office space in two locations that let you take advantage of a collaborative community and easy access to all parts of the city. And the beach isn't far from either location—another big plus when you want to end your day with some R&R.
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just some stuff i have been lucky enough to work on......
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Thursday, April 12, 2012
just a bunch of cool pictures. ... well at least i think so. ...
here is some stuff i did for the art show
Its art show time. .. Saturday from 3-9pm
Thursday, January 26, 2012
pink panther II photo shoot
Sunday, January 1, 2012
first car show of the year
good time with the family
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Experts reveal this is the best colour to paint your baby's nursery
Experts have revealed the best colour to paint newborn's nursery.
Pink and blue or even yellow and cream are the colours you'd associate with a newborn's nursery.
However, experts have revealed that a baby's bedroom should be painted in monochrome colours until they're three-months-old.
Research has found that in the early stages of a baby's life they can only see shades of black, grey and white so monochrome interiors will provide the best form of visual stimulation and assist in brain growth and development.
According to the Dr Sears Wellness Institute "visual stimulation is crucial" for newborns.
"If a baby is kept blindfolded the visual centre in his brain would never develop, the optic nerve would shrivel up, and baby would never develop vision. On the other hand, if you provide continuous visual input into baby's eyes, the retina thrives, the optic nerve grows, and the visual part of baby's brain thrives and develops by leaps and bounds."
Dr Sears advises that it's best to decorate your baby's bed in stripe patterns.
He also recommends introducing stripes into the play area, as well as black and white or dark and light contrasting toys to enhance visual stimulation.
"Place a black and white striped book, picture, or toy about eight to 12 inches from baby's face. Watch your baby fix on this and stare almost glued to it," explained Dr Sears.
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Animal Health
Animal health is a huge topic involving an endless range of illnesses and diseases. We have included below links to websites which we feel may be helpful for our clients whom would like to know more about their animals symptoms, diagnosis or treatment. Beware of using the internet to diagnosis conditions though as there is no substitute for a hands on clinical examination by a veterinary surgeon.
The websites below have information on all species;
>> www.pdsa.org.uk
>> www.rspca.org.uk
>> www.bluecross.org.uk
>> www.petmd.com (please be aware this is from the US)
>> www.canine-cushings.co.uk/pr
>> https://vpisglobal.com/2016/08/23/vpis-public-helpline/
We would strongly recommend
>> www.icatcare.org for all cat inquires and
>> www.rabbitwelfare.co.uk for rabbit owners.


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Options plays for Wintel Gurus pick collars for Microsoft MSFT, +0.20% , put hedge for Intel INTC, +1.76%
By Brenon Daly, CBS MarketWatch 6/3/98 8:03:35 PM
NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- With the specter of federal antitrust investigations hanging over Intel and Microsoft, many savvy investors are looking to options as a way to ride out the courtroom uncertainty.
Options give holders the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell a set number of shares on a set date for a set amount, regardless of the current market price of the stock. More than 100 different options are available for both partners of the "Wintel" alliance.
"If you don't sleep well at night, options are way to help," said Stewart Winter, head of Prudential Securities' options department. One of his current plays: a strategy known as a "collar" for current Microsoft (MSFT) MSFT, +0.20% shareholders.
A collar essentially protects an investor if a stock moves outside a certain range. In Winter's play, he would buy October 80 puts (MSQ VP), msq%3Dvp giving him the right to sell Microsoft shares at 80 anytime before October 16. He pays about $350 per contract for the put.
To offset that cost, Winter would sell October 95 calls (MSQ JS) msq%3Djs against the stock he currently owns. That would bring in about $400 per contract, but would obligate Winter to sell his Microsoft shares if they rise above 95 before October 16.
Microsoft shares peaked at just under 100 in April, but have retreated about 15 percent as the Justice Department launched its historic antitrust suit against the software giant. Still, shares have doubled since last spring, so the "collar strategy" would help investors lock in that profit.
A floor for Intel
Kevin Murphy, options guru at Salomon Smithy Barney, takes a more conservative approach in playing Intel (INTC) INTC, +1.76% .
With reports of an FTC investigation only now surfacing and even more delays of the next-generation Merced chip possible, some analysts caution Intel may face more pressure in the future. Consider as well that rivals Micron Technology (MU) MU, +3.22% , Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) AMD, +1.75% and National Semiconductor (NSM) nsm both trade about 1 point above their 52-week lows.
Murphy advises establishing a "downside floor" with a January 65 put (INQ MM) IN, -4.05% , which means that an Intel investor can sell shares at 65 for the rest of the year, regardless of what happens in Washington or at the company's headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif.
The premium -- think of it as a "deductible" for the option insurance policy -- is about $550. "Of course you hope the option expires worthless and that the stock goes back to 102," Murphy said. "But this way you're covered if things go bad."
One thing to be aware of in this "put hedge" strategy: the date used used in calculating capital gains tax rate is the option purchase, not the stock purchase. While capital gains aren't much of a consideration with Intel at current levels, investors will want to consider this fact before taking out an insurance policy on high fliers in their portfolios.


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About Us
Who we are: Anonymous Yogi (AY) and Scoops
Scoops (in regular font): A veteran of Johnson & Wales University (not as an alum–just an employee), and an amateur foodie, Scoops brings to the table an adventuresome spirit and a willingness to try almost anything, as long as it didn't at one time have sentience. Leaning towards ethnic offerings, Scoops is equally comfortable in an Ethiopian restaurant (DeSoto Lounge on Tuesday nights, anyone?) or a burger joint, as long as there are veggie options available. Also, when appropriate, Scoops likes to comment on interesting plating and fun combinations of food that are unexpected, creative, and risky.
Anonymous Yogi (in italicized font): AY's perspective on food tends to lean more towards the subtle. AY is not very fond of very hot and spicy foods and avoids (when possible) onions and garlic. AY doesn't really use condiments, preferring simple food–food that is prepared in a way that brings out the natural flavor of each ingredient. AY also considers the energy in the food and whether or not the meal is balanced and easily digestible.
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Coach Brad Lambert (third season, 10-12 at Charlotte and overall)
Returning starters: 20, 9 offense, 9 defense, 2 special teams
Recruiting rank: 128
Strength of schedule: 116 (44.5%)
It's a brave new world for the UNC-Charlotte football program in 2015, as the 49ers will move up to the FBS level in just their third season of existence. After competing as an FCS independent the last two seasons, head coach Brad Lambert will take his team into Conference USA for the 2015 season.
Junior quarterback Matt Johnson returns after starting for the 49ers the past two seasons. Johnson completed 52 percent of his passes last season with 13 touchdowns and eight interceptions, and he was also the team's second leading rusher with 383 yards. However, backup Lee McNeil, who's more of a pocket passer than a runner, saw action in all 11 games as well, and Charlotte is likely to play both quarterbacks again this season.
The Charlotte passing game will benefit from the return of top receiver Austin Duke, who provided 1,373 yards and nine touchdowns in 2014; however, production from the rest of the receiving corps was limited. The 49ers will need the receivers around Duke to step up, with sophomore T.L. Ford a candidate to have a breakout season.
The 49ers don't have a deep backfield, but they will bring back junior running back Kalif Phillips, who rushed for over 1,400 yards and 20 touchdowns in 2014. Charlotte will ride Phillips all season, but they will benefit from some of the other backs on the roster becoming viable options. Paving the way for Phillips and company will be an experienced offensive line that brings back four starters, including standout left tackle Jamal Covington and center Thomas La Bianca, a two-year starter.
"Thomas is a physically dominant player on the field, but he is an absolute great kid off of it," Lambert said. (Charlotte49ers.com)
Defensively, the 49ers will return most of their starters from the 2014 season, although that defense gave up 31 points per game at the FCS level. Up front, nose tackle Larry Ogunjobi is a difference maker after leading Charlotte with 11.5 tackles for loss and five sacks last season. At linebacker, Dustin Crouser and Karrington King had standout seasons as redshirt freshmen in 2014, and the duo could be even better in 2015. In the secondary, senior safety Branden Dozier will be the leader of the Charlotte defense after leading the 49ers in tackles last season.
Special Teams
On special teams, place kicker Blake Brewer and punter Arthur Hart both return after solid seasons last year. The 49ers also return a slew of potential kick returners, including senior Damarrell Alexander, who returned a kick for a touchdown last season.
Charlotte has the lowest ranked recruiting class by CFP for 2015. The 49ers did sign hometown defensive back Nafees Lyon, who should eventually work his way onto the depth chart. As a prep, Lyon snagged three interceptions during his senior season and nine for his career. Of the 17 players signed, nine are from North Carolina, 12 from North or South Carolina and six from Charlotte, NC.
Many of the players on the Charlotte roster have a great deal of experience from playing the last two seasons, which will help the 49ers as they make the transition to the FBS level. However, last year this same group of players went 5-6 at the FCS level, and even with some improvement and team good chemistry, Charlotte could be in for a rude awakening when they get to the FBS level in 2015.
*Recruiting analysis and statistic listings compiled by Justin Burnette.
Key Stats
Fum Lost: 14
Int Lost: 11
TOs Lost: 25
Sacks Allowed: 12
Fum Gained: 9
Int Gained: 13
TOs Gained: 22
TO Margin: -3
Sacks: 19
*2014 season stats listed unless otherwise noted.
Top Recruits
DB Nafees Lyon
Fr. 5-10 180
Charlotte, NC (Mallard Creek)
Impact Players
OL Jamal Covington
r-Jr. 6-4 305
Two-year starter and 12 team sacks allowed.
OL Thomas La Bianca
r-Jr. 6-3 285
Two-year starter and 12 team sacks allowed.
QB Matt Johnson
r-Jr. 6-3 230
8 games, 1941 passing yards, 242.6 passing yards per game, 52 percent completion, 13 passing touchdowns, 8 interceptions, 136.4 QB rating, 383 rushing yards, 6.1 yards per carry, 47.9 rushing yards per game and 1 rushing touchdown.
RB/R Damarrell Alexander
r-Sr. 5-10 165
10 games, 201 rushing yards, 5.6 yards per carry, 20.1 rushing yards per game, 2 rushing touchdowns, 2 receptions, 15 receiving yards. 7.5 yards per catch, 1.5 receiving yards per game, 457 kick return yards, 22.9 yards per kick return and 1 kick return touchdown.
RB Karif Phillips
Jr. 5-11 185
11 games, 1436 rushing yards, 6.3 yards per carry, 130.5 rushing yards per game, 20 rushing touchdowns, 7 receptions, 87 receiving yards, 12.4 yards per catch and 7.9 receiving yards per game.
SR Austin Duke
r-Jr. 5-9 152
11 games, 79 receptions, 1373 receiving yards, 17.4 yards per catch, 124.8 receiving yards per game, 9 receiving touchdowns, 81 rushing yards, 5.1 yards per carry, 7.4 rushing yards per game, 1 rushing touchdown, 22 punt return yards, 5.5 yards per punt return, 35 kick return yards and 17.5 yards per kick return.
DL Larry Ogunjobi
r-Jr. 6-3 290
11 games, 48 tackles, 30 solo tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, 10 quarterback hurries, 1 fumble recovered, 2 passes broken up and 2 passes defended.
LB Dustin Crouser
r-So. 6-2 220
11 games, 81 tackles, 43 solo tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, 3 fumbles forced, 3 passes defended, 5 passes broken up and 2 interceptions.
LB Karrington King
r-So. 5-11 215
11 games, 79 tackles, 44 solo tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 2 quarterback hurries, 1 forced fumbles, 1 pass broken up and 1 pass defended.
DB Branden Dozier
Sr. 6-0 200
11 games, 86 tackles, 52 solo tackles, 2 fumbles recovered, 11 passes broken up, 12 passes defended, 1 interception, 1 fumble return for touchdown and 1 interception return for touchdown.
K Blake Brewer
Jr. 6-1 220
18-25 field goals, 2-4 field goals 40-49 yards, 2-4 field goals over 50 yards and 46-49 point after attempts.
2014 Results
at Campbell W 33-9
vs Johnson C Smith W 56-0
at North Carolina Central W 40-28
at Elon L 20-13
vs Charleston Southern L 47-41 OT
at Gardner-Webb L 27-24
at Citadel L 63-56 2OT
vs James Madison L 48-40
vs Coast Carolina L 59-34
vs Wesley College W 38-33
vs Morehead State W 52-14
2015 Schedule
at Georgia State
vs Presbyterian
at Middle Tennessee
vs Florida Atlantic
vs Temple
at Old Dominion
vs Southern Miss
vs Marshall
at FIU
vs UTSA
at Kentucky
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This week's crime report for Clay County Florida, provided by the Clay County Sheriff's Office.
TALLAHASSEE – Nine kills from Mallory Roney was not enough for the Middleburg High volleyball team that fell in three games, 3-0, to 8A-Tallahassee Leon on Fri., Sept. 1 in Tallahassee.
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TALLAHASSEE – Nine kills from Mallory Roney was not enough for the Middleburg High volleyball team that fell in three games, 3-0, to 8A-Tallahassee Leon on Fri., Sept. 1 in Tallahassee.
Roney and teammate Jillian Bemis led the Lady Broncos front line with 17 total kills; eight for Bemis, as the Leon Lions were able to take games with scores of 25-18, 25-16 and 25-19.
Middleburg coach Carrie Prewitt's penchant for tough scheduling continues as her Lady Broncos, now 1-3 overall, but 1-0 in district 3-7A with a win over Englewood last week, head to 8A powerhouse Creekside on Tues., Sept. 5 for a non-district matchup.
Creekside recently lost a 4-0 match to Fleming Island in a district 4-8A showdown on Tues., Aug. 29. Fleming Island lost in three to Gainesville Buchholz on Tuesday in that very tough district 4-8A.
Back for Middleburg, Bemis and Roney both hit at a 30-plus percent success ratio at the net as the prime hitters for the Lady Broncos.
Against Englewood, Middleburg won in three games; 25-13, 25-17 and 25-19.
Roney and Bemis hit for four service aces apiece.
After Creekside, Middleburg travels to Ed White for a district contest before heading to 6A power Ponte Vedra High School (3-0).
Fleming Island, also on the road to Jacksonville's Providence High School, fell twice; to Tallahassee Chiles 3-1 and to Providence 3-1 in a tri-match.
Against Chiles, Emily Charbonneau had a hot streak with 14 scoring shots for the Golden Eagles, but with no help as she was the lone hitter in double figures against the 7A strong Timberwolves.
Against Providence, a 3-1 match, Charbonneau again led the net play with 16 scoring shots, but with Lyara Rosario only with seven scoring hits. Fleming Island gets back to district play on Tues., Sept. 5 with district leader Bartram Trail (3-1) visiting Fleming Island High School for a key 4-8A contest and a September 7 much-anticipated showdown with an improved and hungry Oakleaf High School team that sits at 4-1 with a lone loss to district 4-8A foe Buchholz (5-0).
In 6A, Clay High opened with a 3-0 record with wins over Keystone Heights, Palatka and Matanzas, but have matches this week with Oakleaf (Sept. 5) and also unbeaten district 5-6A nemesis Ponte Vedra High (Sept. 7) . Ponte Vedra, also 3-0, has wins over Nease, Bishop Kenny and Menendez.
In district 4-5A, Keystone Heights opened with a loss to 6A-Clay, but has rattled off three wins in a row with two district wins; Fort White and Bradford County.
Sophomore Madison Heskett leads the Keystone Heights' scoring attack with 34 scoring shots at the net with Hannah Jones behind her at 25. Heskett is impressive with nearly 40 percent success on her kill shots.


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ERROR_THREAD_MODE_NOT_BACKGROUND Problem, Causes and Solution
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Method Two: To repair ERROR_THREAD_MODE_NOT_BACKGROUND problem effectively and efficiently, you can use sfc utility to do a full check for your system.
1. To do this, click Start, type Command Prompt or cmd in the Search box, right-click Command Prompt, and then click Run as administrator. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or click Allow.
2. At the command prompt, type the following command, and then press ENTER:
sfc /scannow
See more details: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/929833
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Charlotte Smith
Athena SWAN Facilitator
Within RDM my role focuses on gender equality, embedding and sharing best practice, provision and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data providing evidence for the Athena SWAN charter, and managing projects and events across RDM. I am based within the RDM strategic team though work across all RDM divisions and I'm always very happy to meet up and discuss queries and ideas.
I have worked at the University of Oxford as a project manager since 2004 and have been working on Athena SWAN since 2014. I been a panellist for Equality Challenge Unit since 2014 and have chaired several panels. I work with colleagues across the University to embed the principles of equality and diversity within policy, practice and culture.
I work part time for RDM (Monday 09.00-17.00, Tues-Wed 09.00-13.00 and Thurs 09.00-12.30) and have another part-time role as a Project Manager for a BBSRC research project in the Department of Biochemistry.


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Wuraola Sonia Otiti is expected to be a Queen in few days as she prepares for her marriage to the Ooni Of Ife but a scandal has surface. According to an open letter supposedly from her friend and published by Naijagist, a friend has opened some secrets about her.
Read letter below;
It's amazing how Jennifer is suddenly flaunting Sonia as her sister. Why haven't you ever shown her as your sister all these years? You waited till the accounted Olori title came.
Jen you and your father are just users willing to identify with anyone you can extort money from to buy your outrageous watches.
Sonia is your sister, where were you guys when she was roaming all over Abuja. When she hits a big maga you identify with her to get him to buy your watches and luxury.
Sonia remember that if anything happens to this your marriage to ooni that is the end of you. Gone are the days were you can come out and find another person.
You are also too possessive and destructive to share your man with another woman. Infact nothing drives you nuts than your man having other women. You are destructively possessive.
Will you now be breaking things in Ife palace when you see him with women? Will you now be driving any woman that comes near him in your usual way?
You married Elie khouri legally at Amac. Until December you were still married. Is ooni marrying another mans wife?
Abi ifa and ife Chiefs no dey check the hands of who dey enter their palace again?
You lie so much and claim so much. You remember your days with your friend Fati after Saminu dumped you disgracefully and Hajiya at coomassie crescent who was also your love-vendor?
Try and pay all the people you owe cos you are a no1 debtor.
You married Elie to spite Abacha family.
Now you are marrying Oba to spite Elie. His whole family went against him marrying you.
You gave his mother so much hell.
Talking down at her and disrespecting her your normal way of behavior. You sucked Elie dry all his little expatriate change you took it sent him into debt and you ran away. You were still sleeping around while married to Elie to fund your lifestyle.
You think God is sleeping? Your story will come to light as it has always done.
Correct your ways. Your quest for money, fame and power: this is your last bus top. You don enter one chance bus wey you no go fit comot.
And if I know Sonia as I know her this can also be a fluke. Ooni must have gone on an outing with her presenting her as his wife before social media catches it. Sonia that we know could be strategizing.
Until ooni marry you as wife it could still be one of your numerous frauds.
Please come and pay all your gbese(debt) before we your debtors March to Ife palace.
I also hope you have treated your very smelly armpit body odour.
Are you still going to hold this marriage ceremony in John obayuwanas house as your fathers house? Because Na him house you dey always use shine.
Since you are so ashamed of your fathers Benins flat(block of flat apartment) I am surprised you never used sense to build him a befitting house to cover up.
You owed at Maitama shopping complex moved to Garki still owed. You can't pay rent.
Are you now back to Christianity? Cos you were born Christian changed to Islam bearing Zainab for Hausa men. Now you are marrying a Christian abi ifa'ist are you now chrisfa or Christian or Muslim?
From Itohan at Benin to Sonia to Zainab to Wuraola Iya clap for yourself. You are the queen of rebranding.


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3 lbs of sweet potatoes or Japanese yams
2 tablespoons pork or duck lard, or coconut oil
1 tablespoon Himalayan salt
2 cups pumpkin puree
2 tablespoons smoked paprika
2 cloves diced garlic
2 teaspoons turmeric
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/2 cup shredded parmesan (optional )
In a large pot of water, dice to 1/2″ squares (keep peel on) potatoes and bring to a boil for 15 minutes or just soft.
Strain potatoes. Coat generously with lard/oil and salt, put in a pyrex and bake at 350 for 15 minutes.
Mix spices, garlic, and syrup with pumpkin puree. Pour over potatoes, gently tossing, top with optional parmesan, and cook for additional 10 minutes.
Serve warm.


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Two-phase orthodontic treatment is a very specialized process that encompasses tooth straightening and physical changes. The major advantage of Two-Phase treatment is to maximize the opportunity to accomplish the ideal healthy, functional aesthetic result that will remain stable throughout your life.
The disadvantage of waiting for all permanent teeth for someone with severe crowding may mean the difference between regaining space for all the permanent teeth or having to extract permanent teeth at a later date. For someone with a jaw discrepancy it could result in the possibility of a compromised result that may not be stable.
The goal of Phase-One Treatment is to develop the jaw size in order to accommodate all the permanent teeth and to relate the upper and lower jaws to each other. Children sometimes exhibit early signs of jaw problems as they grow and develop. An upper and lower jaw that is growing too much or not enough can be recognized at an early age. If children after age seven are found to have this jaw discrepancy, they are candidates for early orthodontic treatment.
Planning now can save your smile later.
Because they are growing rapidly, children can benefit tremendously from an early phase of orthodontic treatment utilizing devices or appliances that direct the growth relationship of the upper and lower jaws. As Damon® providers, we can usually create space for the permanent teeth without the use of palatal expanders, the rigid metal plates that extend across the palate. We accomplish this with the combination of braces and wires that gently expand the jaws over time. Thus, a good foundation can be established and provides adequate room for all emerging permanent teeth. This early correction may prevent future removal of permanent teeth to correct overcrowding and/or surgical procedures to align the upper and lower jaws. Leaving such a condition untreated until all permanent teeth erupt could result in a jaw discrepancy too severe to achieve an ideal result with braces alone.
Taking Records to determine your child's unique treatment
Orthodontic records will be necessary to determine the type of devices to be used, the duration of treatment time, and the frequency of visits. Records consist of models of the teeth, X-rays, and photographs.
In this stage, once the correction is achieved, retainers are placed while the remaining permanent teeth are allowed to emerge. We will see your child two to three times a year to monitor the remaining tooth eruption. A successful first phase will have created room for teeth to find an eruption path. Otherwise, they may become impacted or severely displaced. It is entirely possible that a successful first phase will avoid the need for a second phase. However, many factors are involved that make up this determination, which will be discussed at your consultation.
Monitoring your child's progress
At the end of the first phase of treatment, teeth are not in their final positions. This will be accomplished in the second phase of treatment. Selective removal of certain primary (baby) teeth may assist in guiding the permanent teeth into their correct final positions. We will see your child at four month intervals to monitor this process.
A main goal of the second phase is to make sure that each tooth has an exact location in the mouth where it is in harmony with the lips, cheeks, tongue, and other teeth. This balance will enable the teeth to function together properly. An equally important goal is to achieve a broad beautiful smile.
Movement and Retention
At the beginning of the first phase, orthodontic records were made and a diagnosis and treatment plan established. Braces or other appliances were used on the front teeth and molars to correct the problem. The second phase is initiated when all permanent teeth have emerged and usually requires braces on all the teeth for an average of 18 months. Retainers are worn after this phase to ensure you retain your beautiful smile.


text: The Oregon State League would last only one year, but it was in 1940 that baseball truly took a foothold in this city. It was during that year that Waters Field was constructed. Waters Field was a beautiful wooden ballpark that became home to the Western International League... renamed the Northwest League in 1955... the league in which the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes play today.


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24. 4. 2018: Many new trees in different states of development are available in our garden. Check also a galery of available trees!
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7. 9. 2017: Trees are arriving, the new season of weekly workshops is on! And of course there is still time for you to join us - both domestic and international students are welcome!
6. 4. 2017: Section with available trees is updated! This is just small amount of affordable trees from our collection. For more information please contact us!
16. 1. 2017: Due to our commitments abroad we'll continue with our regular workshops in TORA atelier in beginning of February. Please book your workshop date in contact form!
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7. 5. 2016: After EBA in Hungary we'll meet at Slovak national exhibition in Hlohovec. From 4.-5. Jun you can join me at workshop there!
11. 4. 2016: Gašper, TORA International Bonsai School's apprentice is named Slovenian New Talent 2016! He'll participate at EBA NTC in Hungary. Congratulations, well done Gašper!
23. 1. 2016: Some new entries at our blog! There you can read interesting stories about development of trees and all about what is going on in our school!
9. 11. 2015: TORA International Bonsai School organizes beginners, advanced and masters classes. New dates are now available!


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Proverbs 22:26-27
Sureties for a Debt
1. This is the third of thirty wise sayings in this new section of Proverbs that began in verse 17.
2. In this proverb, Solomon is speaking about the danger and consequences of debt.
3. As a wealthy king who observed the aristocracy and the wealthy land owners, he must have had ample illustrations in real life which goaded him to write this proverb.
4. And unfortunately, we also have way too many illustrations of this principle in our day and age.
1. Striking the hands
a. Defined:
• Strong's: To blow; clap; strike; to strike or pledge oneself.
• Dictionary of Biblical Languages: The striking of hands in a pledge; i.e., a non-verbal signal which communicates that a promise will be kept.
• Theological Workbook of the Old Testament: Striking hands with someone else (serving a function similar to our handshake) signified pledging oneself as a collateral in a business arrangement.
• Most translations include the idea of striking hands, but some "interpret" that expression.
• It is similar to what we would call a gentleman's agreement in a business deal which was sealed with a handshake. (striking of hands)
• Exactly how they "struck" hands we don't know… but that's not the point.
• The point is that it was a means in the days of Solomon of entering into a covenant or deal of some sort.
b. Various translations:
• Be not one of those who give pledges.
• Don't be one of those who enter agreements.
• Don't promise to pay what someone else owes.
• Do not be a man who strikes hands in pledge.
• Don't agree to guarantee another person's debt.
• The translators are obviously divided on the exact meaning.
» One group related it to a man who was taking out a personal loan and the borrower put up his own collateral to cover for it.
» The other group related it to a man who was guaranteeing another person's loan. (Like co-signing for a loan for a minor or someone without good credit.)
» One translation that interpreted the expression was neutral on this point and just said, "Don't be one of those who enter agreements."
» However, it is probably best to do what the KJV translators did and just recorded exactly what the author wrote without trying to interpret it for us. (strike hands)
c. I am inclined to interpret this expression (strike hands) as synonymous for the "sureties for debts" in the next phrase.
• The word "or" makes it sound like Solomon is warning against two different things: (1) striking hands OR (2) being a surety against a debt.
• However, the word "or" does not appear in the original.
• Thus, it seems better to understand the second phrase (surety for debt) to stand in apposition to the first expression.
• This is just a grammatical way of saying they both refer to the same thing.
• Being a surety for a debt amplifies and further defines what he meant by striking hands.
• One translation recorded it this way: "Don't agree to guarantee another person's debt."
• I think that is the correct interpretation—however, I much prefer the KJV translation because it does NOT interpret it for us. It leaves the interpretation to the reader—not the translator.
d. Solomon warns us NOT to do this!
• Don't be quick to strike hands.
• Don't be quick to enter into an agreement.
• And certainly don't be quick to co-sign for a loan for a friend or relative. Don't guarantee the loan of another person.
• This person might be a sweet talker. He may have an incredible sob story designed to pull at your heart strings. He may be able to make it sound like you're not really taking a risk.
• He may have been buttering you up for months before approaching you about the loan.
• He might be your nephew… or
• Solomon says, "Don't do it."
• Prov. 17:18 – Solomon tells us that the man who is quick to strike hands is "void of understanding."
» Void = lacking; without; empty;
» It is not a wise move. It is not recommended.
» Don't do it. It is foolish.
1. Surety for a debt defined
a. Surety is an arrangement in which one person becomes responsible for another.
b. A surety can apply to a promise or a covenant, but usually it applies to a financial loan.
c. The one who guarantees that a loan will be paid back is "surety" for that loan. He guarantees that if the borrower defaults on his payment, the one who is surety for the debt is responsible to pay.
d. It was like co-signing for a loan or putting up collateral for a loan.
e. In those ancient arrangements, the money or property (or even persons) was surrendered up front… and held in surety until the loan was paid in full.
2. This expression stands in apposition to "striking hands."
a. This is a further explanation of what KIND of deal into which you were entering.
b. Solomon tells his readers not to be quick to "strike hands" (sign on the dotted line) in order to co-sign for a loan for someone else.
3. Don't be one of them who DO this sort of thing. It's dangerous.
1. If you DO become surety for the loan of another person, and they default on the loan, then you will be responsible to pay his loan in full.
a. What if you are unable to keep up with all your own bills PLUS pay his debt?
b. If he defaults and you are unable to pay his debt, then you may not have a place to sleep at night.
c. You could lose your bed… or perhaps the house your bed is in!
2. Prov. 11:15 – "He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure." (there are painful consequences)
3. If a friend is in financial trouble and pleads with you to sign a loan, he usually tries to pluck your heartstrings with his sob story. Far better is it to show some grace and compassion by giving him a onetime gift than to BIND yourself to his loans.
a. Compassion is good, but it needs to be balanced with some good old fashioned common sense. You cannot bail everybody out of their debt.
b. You may feel sorry for his condition and for the fact that his wife and children are hungry, but don't put your OWN family and finances at risk to cover for him. Then you end up with TWO families in financial disaster instead of one.
4. Why should you lose your home and bed and have your family homeless and broke because of a neighbor or friend who got himself in a financial bind?
a. When a man finds himself in such debt that he has to plead with others to sign a loan for him or to put up collateral for him, it is often (not always but often) the result of mismanagement of his finances, living above his means… foolishly buying more than he can pay for.
5. Continually bailing out a person like that is not the best thing for him.
a. You could be encouraging irresponsibility on his part…
b. He may have to learn the hard way that there are consequences of living above one's means.
c. Sometimes parents find themselves continually bailing out their adult children out of the financial messes they created.
d. If you continually bail them out they will not learn the value of money.
e. They may never learn to manage their finances. They may always assume that when they are in a deep hole they dug for themselves, that someone will bail them out.
6. Prov. 22:7 – "The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender."
a. Hence, taking on the responsibility for someone else's debt is not very wise.
b. You could end up poor and have someone RULING over you for a loan that isn't even yours!
7. Prov. 6:1-5 –
a. Solomon presents a hypothetical situation before his son and tells him what to do in such a situation.
b. The hypothetical situation is this:
• "IF" he ever becomes a surety for a friend…
• And he finds himself snared because of a big mouth…
c. Solomon is obviously NOT encouraging his son to BECOME a surety for a friend. Rather, he is warning his son about the DANGERS of such action.
d. He is saying, "If you ever find yourself in such a bind… then follow my instructions."
e. Solomon gives his son three steps to take in order to DELIVER himself from that financial trap:
• Humble yourself before your friend…
» Maybe he felt like a rich big shot by promising to pay for his friend's debts if he couldn't pay… (pride)
• Make sure your friend
» This expression means to "plead with."
» Make your case before this person… admit that you spoke rashly… tell him you really aren't able to follow through… you don't have the resources to be surety for another man…
» In short—plead for mercy! (Cf. Matt. 18:25)
» In Old Testament times, this sometimes worked. It probably won't work with a large financial institution like a bank today.
• Deliver yourself!
» Here Solomon tells his son that this situation is much like a bird caught by a fowler. (Have you ever seen a man try to hold a wild bird?)
» In other words, do whatever you can to get OUT of that situation.
» Don't sleep until you are free!
» Solomon knows the severe consequences of being caught in a financial trap like that.
» You could lose your shirt… your bed… your house…
8. Knowing the severity of the consequences will often cause us to think twice about entering into such an agreement in the first place.
a. We have been WARNED by Solomon… many centuries ago.
b. Perhaps we should send a copy of the book of Proverbs to our congressmen and senators…
c. These principles work for an individual, for a family, and for a country!


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Saturday, September 25, 2010
Bits of Me
and all of the hummingbirds, the Rufous,
the tiny Calliope, even the Black-chinned ones
have chartered flights for warmer climes,
southern getaways as it were - all the way
to Mexico. It's probably my advancing age,
but I sense (or wish) they've gathered up bits
of me like they do nesting material and taken wing,
retracing the route back to where their
hearts began. I envision them musically, like
thousands of precious notes strung out for mile
on end, playing on the breeze as flutes and piccolos
strains of Tchaikovsky's "Sleeping Beauty Waltz".
Or could it be a vague wanderlust resurfacing,
the drifter's instinct I apparently inherited from
my father who once hopped trains, a tendency
I abandoned while still a young man after having
been battered around and wounded emotionally
in my carousing and left totally disheartened.
Whatever the source of the longing I'm feeling now,
it's strange how I miss the continual visits by those
diminutive birds as close and very dear friends,
suddenly having disappeared without word.
9 comments:
- Magyar said...
My Magyar genes... the wander-lust in me.
__Oh... do I miss those summer friends; I feel some guilt when I -pull back- on the "Hummer's" feeders... to minimise that reliance... and urge them to 'book their flight.'
__Not only the hummers... but all the other migrants as well!
__In these ways... we think alike, Warren!
- September 26, 2010 at 4:17 PM
- Warren said...
Hi Magyar - Yes, I think we must be a lot alike. I didn't need to wean the hummers from the sugarpot - they just quit showing up and I assume they've started southward. And Yes, all the other migrants (birds) as well.
Thanks! War
- September 27, 2010 at 10:39 AM
- Kelly Marszycki said...
that image of these tiny birds taking bits and pieces of you, like nesting material, back along the routes of the heart's desire -- wonderful!
What is it about wanderlust -- hoboing, as you call it? I think there is a German term for that melancholy sound of a train in the night -- haunting yet tantalizing -- usually feel this when that first brisk wind from the North scuds through!
- September 27, 2010 at 11:30 AM
- Warren said...
Ah yes, Kelly - The wanderlust is the same, no matter the language, huh. "Itchy feet" or whatever, the desire to see new and distant places - a very strong impulse, especially among the young. Thank you for your reading of my verse - your opinion means a lot to me.
- September 27, 2010 at 12:38 PM
- Gillena Cox said...
Warren having read your recent postings; i sense
this is more than humming birds flitting forward and backwards(literally) but more so about losing friends
"miniscule birds as friends, very dear friends,
suddenly having disappeared without word."
take courage in 'Eternal Life'
much love
- September 30, 2010 at 10:25 AM
- Warren said...
Hi Gillena - How I wish you lived close by - we could be best of friends. You have a very good and discerning heart, and are an encourager - traits I heartily admire. I am a Christian but not as strong as I should be - the grayness crowds in occasionally and I succumb to it. I'm fine now - feeling artsy.
Thank you, friend
- September 30, 2010 at 11:14 AM
- Adelaide said...
"very dear friends,
suddenly having disappeared without word"
Just read this tonight and feeling the loss of a friend who is in hospice care now. He is not yet gone, but his loss is already felt emotionally. Unlike the birds who will return, we leave this home on earth only once.
As I've written in another post, you always seem to say what's in the thoughts and hearts of us all.
- October 1, 2010 at 9:05 PM
- Warren said...
HI Adelaide - I'm sorry to hear about your friend and his illness. I know the feeling of loss, even when a family member or friend is near death - that is a tough pill to swallow.
You always say the nicest things, Adelaide - thank you very much for your comments!
- October 4, 2010 at 4:56 PM
- Gillena Cox said...
Dear Warren
What an absolutely nice thing to say; Hugs
much love
- October 22, 2010 at 5:22 PM


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Get the latest news on Cornell Technologies, CTL Events, and startups based on licensed Cornell technologies by following CTL on Twitter @Cornell_CTL.
CTL Newsletter Archive
Newsletters published between 2007 and 2014 use CTL's former name, "Cornell Center for Technology Enterprise & Commercialization (CCTEC)," when referring to this office.
November 2014
- TeraPore Technologies Inc., High Performance Ultrafiltration
- MirCan Therapeutics: Preventing the Metastatic Spread of Breast Cancer
July 2014
- CCTEC Matches Cornell Venture Challenge Winners
- First Annual Upstate New York Health Sciences Symposium
April 2014
- ImmunoVent, LLC: A Novel Approach to Allergy Testing
- ZYMtronix Catalytic Systems, Inc. Biocatalysis in Motion©
- CCTEC Outreach & Public Affairs
December 2013
- Cornell Technology Venture Forum and Technology Innovations Gala Reception
- Cornell University Licenses Addiction Vaccine to VaxLogic, LLC
- Suntomics Inc: A Cornell startup tracking the sun efficiently
- CCTEC Outreach & Public Affairs
August 2013
- Cornell Startup, Empire Robotics, Inc., is a Winner at Three Business Plan Competitions
- Cornell Licenses Genomic Biomarkers to Empire Genomics
- Wine Grape Varieties Released in 2013
- CCTEC Outreach & Public Affairs
February 2013
- Cornell Startup is Developing Products Based on Stem and Endothelial Cell-Related Technologies
- Smartphone Based Mobile Healthcare Accessories
- Cornell Venture Challenge - Business Plan Competition
- CCTEC Outreach & Public Affairs
November 2012
- Exploring the Health Benefits of Nicotinamide Riboside
- Cornell's Apple Rootstock Breeding Program
- Cornell Technology Venture Forum™
- Startup Boot Camp
July 2012
- Cornell Spins Out Three New Companies this Spring
- Cornell Startup is Developing an Improved Laparoscopic Bag
- Functional Assay for Human Male Fertility
March 2012
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- Promoting National Economic Development Through the Formation of Startups
November 2011
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- 2011 Cornell Technology Venture Forum™ and Technology Innovations Gala Reception
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- Cornell Angel Network Broadens its Reach
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April 2010
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February 2010
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December 2009
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October 2008
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While it's traditionally known as a "seed" the sunflower seed is really an achene, which is a small dry fruit which contains a seed.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Fact of the Day: Sunflower Fruit
6 comments:
Interesting! I love the random trivia you post here.ReplyDelete
There, I knew that, lol.ReplyDelete
WOW, now I feel better about giving them to my kids to eat during baseball games.ReplyDelete
so interesting, this fact gave me a smile this morning, beautiful photo!ReplyDelete
I had fields of sunflower when I was a kid!ReplyDelete
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